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Collection Online as of March 26, 2023

Box in the Form of Asparagus

c. 1765

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manufacturer

probably by Sceaux Factory

(French, active 1748–66)

France, Sceaux(?), 18th century

Tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration

Overall: 6.4 x 17.8 x 8.3 cm (2 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/4 in.)

The Norweb Collection 1966.229.a

Location

216A French and German

Fun Fact

Placed upon the dinner table, this container's lid might be lifted to reveal steaming asparagus. Imagine a wealthy 18th-century dining room with flickering candles, whimsical sculptures, and dishes like this decorating the table.

Sceaux Factory

established 1747
Provenance
R. Henry Norweb, Cleveland.
Exhibition history

CMA, September 10 - October 16, 1966: "Golden Anniversary Acquistions," catalogue.

CMA, Educational Exhibit Area- Classroom Level, July 26 - Oct. 9, 1983, The Beck Center for the Cultural Arts, Lakewood Ohio 12/28/83 - 2/8/84, The Beachwood Museum, Beachwood, Ohio 3/3/84 - 4/15/84: Consuming Passions: The Art of Food and Drink,, cat. #18

CMA, October 21, 1986 - March 8, 1987: The Magic of Still Life. Gallery A. No catalogue

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